by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) | Dec 7, 2017 | Cookies & Fall Product Program, STEM
Design may sound useful in art, but it’s just as important for STEM! Get your girls to start thinking like engineers as they practice the design process and take their cookie booths to the next level.
by Ash Redfield | Jul 13, 2017 | Ideas & Inspiration, STEM, Travel & Adventure
When temperatures tease the hundreds, that summer sun can be unbearable and not everyone likes hiking around in the heat or splashing in a swimming pool. Stay cool and keep your girl’s mind active on those summer days when she just doesn’t want to be outside with these 10 indoor activities!
by Ash Redfield and Leah Takahashi (GSNorCal Staff) | Dec 5, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Community Service, Ideas & Inspiration, STEM, Travel & Adventure
At Girl Scouts of Northern California, we believe opportunity and experiences are the greatest gifts of all. Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for that proud Girl Scout in your life or you want to give back and help support the next generation of Girl Scouts, our 2017 gift guide has something for everyone.
by Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) and Brenda Gabel (GSNorCal Staff) | Dec 18, 2018 | Badges & Awards, New Troop Leaders, STEM
Wondering why cybersecurity is such an important subject for girls to learn, or feeling nervous about leading the charge on a subject you might not know too much about? In the November STEM webinar, Muoi Tran Landivar, Security Awareness and Education Lead at Palo Alto Networks spoke about the new badges, and why they are so valuable to Girl Scouts and parents alike.
by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) | Jan 7, 2020 | Badges & Awards, Older Girl Resources, STEM
From gazing up at the stars to watching a video on the latest NASA mission, it’s no surprise many older girls are curious about our universe and want to better understand the how and why of our planet and beyond. Luckily there are tons of opportunities for older girls to learn about space science with Girl Scouts!
by Vivian White | Nov 26, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Ideas & Inspiration, STEM
Whether your troop keeps up with every newly-discovered exoplanet, or just likes to imagine alien civilizations, there are so many ways to connect with your inner astronaut, from the five new Girl Scout astronomy badges to STEM interest groups and more.
by Ashley Dang | Oct 8, 2019 | Ideas & Inspiration, STEM
Starting a STEM club is an easy way to collect like-minded and enthusiastic girls and volunteers all interested in STEM, and focus on those activities in a way you might not be able to in your wider troop. Here are four easy steps to get started:
by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) and Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) | Jan 29, 2019 | Badges & Awards, STEM
Whether you’re gazing up at the twinkling stars from a blanket, peering at the rings of Saturn through a telescope, or marveling at images of distant galaxies taken by spacecraft, space sparks wonder and curiosity in everyone. Here are some tips on how to take advantage of our new Space Science badges!
by Ashley Dang | Aug 20, 2019 | From The Field, Ideas & Inspiration, STEM
Despite the ever growing demand for STEM professionals, there is still a significant gap between the number of men and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. However, I’m excited that that gap is slowly closing, in part thanks to the work...
by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) and Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) | May 21, 2019 | Badges & Awards, STEM
The three free STEM Journeys released in fall 2018 offer girls the opportunity to Think Like an Engineer, Think Like a Programmer, or Think Like a Citizen Scientist. Get started with these three easy steps!
by Jessica Henricks | Jul 2, 2019 | Badges & Awards, STEM
Have a problem to solve? Sometimes a machine is the answer! What better way to help your girls learn problem-solving skills that help make the world a better place than with one of our Mechanical Engineering badges!
by Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Jun 25, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Camp & Outdoors, STEM
Whether you’re on a troop camping trip in the woods or in the backyard with your girl, the outdoors is a great place for girls to develop their STEM skills. Here are 6 Brownie badges and awards that girls can earn as they explore nature.